Announcements for the week of March 9, 2026
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TRINITY & PROVIDENCE UNITED CHURCHES WELCOMES YOU
“…Growing, Caring, Sharing”
The Life and Work of the Church
March 8, 2025
Announcements
Ministry Focus Areas for Trinity:
Nurturing the Spirit, the Caring Journey, partnering
for the Community, Funding for Ministry, Sharing Hope Locally and Globally.
We acknowledge that we live on the traditional territory of the Mississauga People of the Anishnaabe Nation. We acknowledge their stewardship of the land throughout the ages.
(This is a scent sensitive environment)
We extend a warm, friendly welcome to all!
Please Remember in your Prayers Those at home, in nursing homes and in hospital who are facing illness, bereavement and other life challenges. This week please pray for Rural Faith Pastoral Charge United Church, East Central Ontario Region (ECOR). |
Special Activities this Week at Trinity
Mon. 09 Respite Care, 9:00 a.m., Trinity Hall
Mon. 09 Hand Drumming, 2:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Mon. 09 Baden Powell Scouts, 6:00 p.m., Trinity Hall
Tues. 10 Chat Group, 10:00 a.m., Friendship Room
Tues. 10 Settler Quilters, 1:00 p.m., Trinity Hall
Wed. 11 Respite Care, 9:00 a.m., Trinity Hall
Wed. 11 Prayer Circle, 9:30 a.m., Sanctuary
Wed. 11 Bobcaygeon Girl Guides, 6:00 p.m., Trinity Hall
Wed. 11 Uke Troupe, 7:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Thurs. 12 Bobcaygeon Dinning, 12 noon, Trinity Hall
Thurs. 12 Dance Class with Jennine, 7:00 p.m., Trinity Hall
Friday 13 Choir Practice, 1:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Friday 13 Respite Care, 9:00 a.m., Trinity Hall
Sun. 15 Trinity United Church Service, 10:30 a.m., Sanctuary & Livestreaming. Coffee time after service.
Best wishes to all those who have Birthdays and Anniversaries in March!
The Lectionary Readings for next week are:
1 Samuel 16:1-13; Psalm 23 (VU pg. #747-749); Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41.
A Huge THANK-YOU to…
Connie Picken and Cathy Bennett for the beautiful displays they have created in the Narthex and Sanctuary. Your talent and dedication are very much appreciated.
Prayer Request and Pastoral Care
If you have a prayer request, please call the church office at (705)738-5135 and we will pass your request through to our active Prayer Circle which meet every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary for prayer and our Pastoral Care Team.
Joan (Jo) Wesley
died on Tuesday, March 3rd just before noon, surrounded by the love of her family. A celebration of life will take place at Trinity Church and a later date. Let us keep Morris and his family in our thoughts and prayers as they go through this time of loss.
A Request from our Prayer Circle
We are looking for people to join us every Wednesday morning at 9:30 a.m. in Trinity’s sanctuary to pray for our congregation, community and wider world.
Tax Receipts
If you donated money to Trinity United Church, Bobcaygeon in 2025, your tax receipts are ready for you to pick-up on Sundays or during the week from Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Thank-you, Cathy Bennett
Frozen chicken & beef pot pies…
are for sale to the Congregation on Sunday, March 29th (Palm Sunday) after the Worship Service. The cost is $7.00 per pie. I hope to see you there.
Olive Macoomb
Heartbeats United - Spiritual Hand Drumming
As we drum, we join in one heart, in one heartbeat, To God's heartbeat. We lay our hands upon the drum just as we lay our pure trust in God's palm. All are Welcome Anytime you wish. Drums provided. Mondays at 2:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Choir Practice – Calling on those who love to sing!
Practices are held on Thursday afternoons at 1:00 p.m. You are all invited to come on out and join in! Looking forward to seeing you. Please note: that the choir practice which normally takes place on Thursday, March 12 will be on Friday, March 13th.
Please note: Uke Troupe …
All ukulele practices for the Uke Troupe will take place on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary and for the beginner group on Mondays.
We Need You!
Two positions need to be filled which are Stewardship and ECOR.
Also, Dave Mackay and Al Picken need help with the camera’s Sunday morning for livestreaming. If you can help out, we would really appreciate it! You may contact Cathy Bennett or Sue in the church office.
“Blessings from the Kitchen”
Cookbooks are on sale for $20.00 each during the week from Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the church office.
ATTENTION CHAT GROUP!
Our "CHAT" group is now meeting the 2nd Tuesday of each month, at 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Room. Come and join the conversation.
P.I.E. Sunday March 15, 2026.
Bring your appetite and enjoy your favourite piece of pie with coffee or tea. Thank you, Karen
LIBRARY
The library is a work in progress. We have many new books and we have added puzzles! To borrow a book or a puzzle, take the card out of the book pocket, sign your name, add date and put the card in the white basket on the tea table in the Fellowship Room. When you return the book, simply put the book in the white basket. Thank-you, Sue Pepper
Online Lenten Study with Rev. Dr. Bob Root
The Lenten Study is entitled “Life Stories” a 40-day devotional on Madeleine L’Engle’s A Circle of Quiet. The online study will take place on Thursday evenings from 7 – 8 p.m. on February 12th & 26th, March 5th, 12th, 19th. If you have signed up join Zoom Meeting link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85786805464?pwd=1ZTatCBBAxwhH5mOhoyfMVpmxX3AbP.1 Meeting ID: 857 8680 5464 Passcode: 308199
Upcoming Lent Services in Bobcaygeon
The Lent services will be starting at 11:30 a.m. with a short service and then a soup and bun lunch after that. The dates are as follows:
March 11 - Knox Presbyterian Church
March 18 - (March Break Week)
March 25 - Bethel Christian Fellowship Church
April 1 - Trinity United Church
Coffee Volunteers Update
Thanks to Anthony and John who have volunteered to fill the two spaces in April. We now only need a couple of folks to look after coffee hour in November. Please call me to sign up, even for one or two November Sundays.
Thank-you, Carol Wells-Gordon
UCW – Bobcaygeon
Thursday, March 19th, 2026
2:30 p.m.
"I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the water to create many ripples." — Mother Teresa
Unfortunately, our January UCW meeting had to be cancelled due to yet another snowstorm. With that behind us, here’s a look at what we have planned for the coming months:
• March 19 – A picture show of Down Under presented by Jan Carson
• April 16 – A look back at the history of the UCW,
presented by John Bick
• May 21 – TBA
• June 18 – TBA (our last meeting before the summer break)
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Thank you so much for all your work in creating beautiful prayer shawls. This is such an important ministry, bringing a message of God’s love to those who are in need of comfort and encouragement. We are so thankful for your willingness to knit or crochet these shawls or lap blankets. At present, our collection is quite low. We are reaching out to you to ask if you might make a shawl or lap blanket in the next few weeks so that we can continue this ministry. A pattern for a simple shawl is available. Let me know if you would like it and I will send it to you. With much appreciation, Carol Wells-Gordon, Prayer Shawl Coordinator.
COME & ENJOY A CHILI LUNCH & GAMES AFTERNOON
SUNDAY, MARCH 22nd @ 12 NOON in TRINITY HALL
The Outreach Team is planning a Fun Afternoon of Yummy Food, Fun Games & Fellowship! A Sign-up Sheet is posted in the Narthex.
Bring your favourite Game! A Free-Will Donation will go towards the Bobcaygeon Public School Breakfast/Lunch Program. Thank You to the congregation for your continued support!
Bobcaygeon Diners Club
Come have lunch with us! At Trinity United Church on the second Thursday of each month. The next one will be on Thursday, March 12th. You must register in advance by calling at (705)324-7323 ext. 654 to reserve your seat by Friday noon the week before. Put on by Community Care, City of Kawartha Lakes.
Pork Roast Dinner at Dunsford United Church
on Sunday, March 15th!
Two seatings at 4:30 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.
Tickets must be purchased in advance
$25.00 for adults & $10.00 for children
Phone Gloria @ 705-738-3694
‘After Words’ … a Bereavement Support Program
in Bobcaygeon is offered by Kawartha Lakes Hospice. The group meets every first and third Tuesday in the month from 2:00 – 3:.00 p.m. at Trinity United Church, Bobcaygeon in the Fellowship Room. Please call Janice Craig, Hospice Bereavement Co-ordinator at 705-324-7323 x 553 for more information.
SOLES 4 SOULS FOOTWEAR COLLECTION" UPDATE
Since we started this campaign and up to the end of December 2025, TUC Congregants donated 421 pairs of gently used footwear. The total from all sources was 672. We exceeded our original goal of 500 by some margin, and almost hit our revised target of 700. Our thanks to everyone who contributed to the campaign. We'll leave the box in the Narthex. It will be ready for the winter-to-spring shoe clean-outs! The BioPed team is in the Dominican Republic for our annual Canada Shoe Distribution trip. We bring gently used shoes to underprivileged communities. This journey is a powerful reminder of why collecting gently used shoes can empower communities. Give Shoes. Give Love.
Your SOLES4SOULS Team, David Savournin and Rick Mistelbacher.
Seniors Health & Wellness Day @ Aspira Kawartha Lakes
Reserve your spot now! Join us for a day of fun, fitness and health services. Lunch & Beverages on us 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Interested in an informative presentation? Let us know – 20 minute spots available on Wednesday, March 25th, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. RSVP now at 705-738-6741 ext. 403 or ext. #409; heather.cousineau@aspiralife.ca or allison.mahoney@aspiralife.ca. See bulletin board for more info.
Music to shake off the snow – Noon Hour Concerts!
Come enjoy some wonderful music at Cambridge Street United Church located at 61 Cambridge St. N., Lindsay! Concerts start at noon on Wednesdays, with freewill offering welcome. Bring your lunch and stay for a social time afterward with tea & coffee provided. (See bulletin board in the hall to see the names of the musicians and dates.)
Monarch Bible Camp 2026 for children and grandchildren
Day camp registration open for boys and girls 6 – 12 years old for only $120 per week. Camp runs from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily. Activities such as archery, bikes, crafts/CubCars, Kayaks, Baking, Slack Line, Drama, swimming lessons etc. Register on www.monarchbiblecamp.com.
Hospice Services is pleased to present … Grief:
The Elephant in the Room
Join us for an evening of meaningful stories shared with kindness and wisdom by renowned grief specialist, Eugene Dufour on Thursday, March 31st from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Held at Lakeland Funeral and Cremation Centre, 19 Moose Road, Linsay. Space is limited. Reserve your space by March 27th to jcraig@ccckl.ca or phone: 705-324-7323 ext. #553.
"Christ Church Anglican and Knox Presbyterian”…
are planning four clothing giveaways in 2026 - April 24/25, May 29/30, August 7/8 and October 23/24. We are in need of donations. Clean, gently-used outerwear (men's, women's, children's) and footwear can be dropped off at Knox Presbyterian, 6 Joseph St. by the parking lot door or any Tuesday morning at Christ Church on Sherwood St. Financial donations are needed to buy new underwear and socks. We also need sturdy hanging racks (loaned or donated).
Thankyou from the Clothing Giveaway Team:
Rev. Ian Marnoch, Debbie Martin, Donna Simon, Theresia Ruddock, Ruth Eberts and Betty Ann Shaw.
Kitchen Conversations with the Moderator |
Join in with Kitchen Conversations with the Moderator! This new six-part video series, exploring food, faith, and the power of invitation, is hosted by the Right Rev. Dr. Kimberly Heath with guests from across the church, including book contributors, United Church youth, and the Moderator’s own family. |
If you wish to see the Moderators videos on cooking, here is the link:
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